Lighting chain
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A Royal brand lighting chain (Model MD 0615) containing 180 miniature incandescent lamps with a flashing unit has been recalled due to electric shock hazards. The product has inadequate basic insulation on soldered connections, an undersized core cross-section that falls below requirements, and missing cord anchorage in the flashing unit. The product fails to meet the Low Voltage Directive and European standard EN 60598. The product operates at 230V AC, 50Hz with 104W power consumption and was notified for recall by Hungarian authorities.
Authorities have ordered the product withdrawn from the market and recalled from consumers. The source does not specify what actions affected consumers should take to return or dispose of the product.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
The product poses a risk of electric shock because : - there is only basic insulation on the soldered connections of the light sources, - the cross-section area of the core is less than the requirement, - cord anchorage is missing in the flashing unit. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Lighting chain including 180 miniature, non-replaceable, incandescent lamps with a resistor bridge and an 8-function flashing unit. The flashing unit controls four parallel circuits. Mains plug with inscription: "2.5 A 250 V~ VDE CE"; flashing unit with inscription: "FLASHER CONTROL UNIT 230V AC 50HZ 0.83A CE TÜV EMC "; 2-core mains cable without marking. Technical parameters: 230 V~, 50 Hz, 104 W, Class II, IP20, bulbs: 2,2 V, 0,07A; F-mark Model: MD 0615, Barcode 6924524300122 Notifying country: Hungary
Official record: EU Safety Gate ↗
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